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Technology Station in Metal Casting
The Technology Station in Metal casting is based at the University of Johannesburg and will draw expertise from two department, that is Department of Engineering Metallurgy and Department of Product Design. We specialise in, high chromium white ore. Foundry sands, abrasion-resistant castings, and the production of ultra-hard materials,The Technology Station aims to deliver demand oriented services to SME's and equip them with competitive advantage to make them more sustainable.
Foundry Process Consulting focuses on:
- Characterisation of foundry sands
- Modelling of optimum greensand properties
- Casting simulation and methoding
- Development of castings with special properties: abrasion-resistant casting
Testing/ Analysis of Casting:
- Mechanical and destructive testing
- Non-destructive testing
- Failure Investigations
Contact Details
Technology Station Manager: Mr. Farouk Varachia
Tel: 011 559 6584
Fax: 011 559 6194
Email: faroukv@uj.ac.za
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